Acts 9:38

KJV1611 – Modern English

And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.

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  • Acts 9:36 : 36 Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
  • Acts 11:26 : 26 And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
  • 2 Kgs 4:28-30 : 28 Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me? 29 Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up your loins, and take my staff in your hand, and go your way: if you meet any man, do not greet him; and if any greet you, do not answer him again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child. 30 And the mother of the child said, As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you. And he arose, and followed her.
  • Acts 9:32 : 32 And it came to pass, as Peter traveled through all quarters, he also came down to the saints dwelling in Lydda.

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    39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the coats and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

    40But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.

    41And he gave her his hand and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

    42And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

    43And it happened that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.

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    32And it came to pass, as Peter traveled through all quarters, he also came down to the saints dwelling in Lydda.

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    34And Peter said to him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you: arise and make your bed. And he arose immediately.

    35And all who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

    36Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.

    37And it happened in those days that she became sick and died. After they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.

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    5And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

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    17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

    18And called, and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was staying there.

    19While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.

    20Arise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

    21Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the reason why you have come?

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    32Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is staying in the house of one Simon a tanner by the seaside: when he comes, he will speak to you.

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